Archives for May 2015

White Sands Missile Range Test Center Commander Col. James Winbush officially said farewell to the installation during a Relinquishment of Command ceremony and Assumption of Responsibility ceremony held at the Post Theater May 21. The event, which was hosted by WSMR Commander Brig. Gen. Timothy Coffin, was also held to introduce incoming Test Center Commander […]

A Memorial Day ceremony was held at the newly dedicated White Sands Missile Range Memorial Park May 20. WSMR Army Community Services teamed up with Garrison leadership to rededicate the formerly known Volunteer Park in honor of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. “This is the first time we had a (Memorial Day event) this […]

WSMR’s School Age Care and Middle School and Teen Center have an exciting, action packed summer planned for the WSMR youth this year. A teen taxi service, graphic design camps, and animation camps are just some of the new programs that have been incorporated into the week long summer programs. “We’re trying to give the […]

Mindfulness, the idea of being purposefully in the present without judgment, is being promoted throughout the WSMR workforce through a series of trainings to help keep WSMR ready and resilient. WSMR Army Community Services Family Advocacy Program Manager Espy Garcia is hosting a series of mindfulness events in conjunction with the Wellness Program. “Allow yourself […]

Senior leaders proclaimed August Antiterrorism Awareness Month in 2014 with a campaign slogan “See Something, Say Something.” With the escalation in force protection level to Bravo by the NORTHCOM Commander there is an emphasis by the White Sands Missile Range leadership and Directorate of Emergency Services to remain vigilant year round. “If it looks suspicious—call,” […]

Las Cruces Public Schools Fifth-grader Jenni Davis, 11, from White Sands Elementary School is the 2015 winner of the LCPS Breakfast Slogan and Poster Contest. She created a winning slogan — “Charge Up With Breakfast” — and an art piece that encourages other students to eat a healthy breakfast, said Barbara Berger, LCPS nutrition specialist. […]

A new air defense system under development was demonstrated in a series of events at White Sands Missile Range the week of March 15. The Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2-Intercept, IFPC Inc 2-I, Block 1 program is a new missile-based system currently in development by the Army’s Cruise Missile Defense Systems, CMDS, Project Office […]

White Sands Missile Range Test Center Commander Col. James O. Winbush was recognized by his peers for his exceptional work ethic during a farewell luncheon hosted by WSMR Commander Brig. Gen. Timothy Coffin May 12. Winbush and his wife Sharlene have served WSMR for the past three years. The pair will be leaving WSMR and […]

Command Sgt. Maj. William Maddox is the incoming Installation Command Sergeant Major. Where are you from and where is home for you? I was born and raised in Paris, Tennessee. I grew up there and graduated from High School there. Can you tell me a little bit about your family? My wife Kelli and I […]

The White Sands Post Library is now open. Colin R. O’Hanlon recently arrived from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to serve as the new post librarian. The library will now be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a 12p.m to 1 p.m. closure for a lunch break in between. Below is a short […]

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Through the efforts of the White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) Cultural Resource Management staff, 40 years of WSMR's own newspaper, Wind and Sand (1950 to 1969) and the Missile Ranger (1969 to 1990) are now available for viewing.